Best Escape Board Games in 2026

Tile by tile, terror by terror, build your own haunted mansion - and then try to escape it alive.

With 50 blood-curdling scenarios, each trip to the house on the hill promises fresh horrors.

Players must work together to survive the nightmare.

THRILLING ADVENTURE GAME: It’s early 20th century The mysterious Atlantis island has been discovered in the middle of the ocean, and there are rumors of wealth! After reaching Atlantis, the explorers are ready to return home with treasures and artifacts. But Atlantis starts sinking! Who will manage reaching dry land?

STRATEGY BOARD GAME: In this cutthroat survival game, players seek to evacuate their pieces from an island that is breaking up while remembering where their highest-valued pieces are located to maximize their score.

CHALLENGING AND COMPETITIVE: Each player controls ten people that they try and move towards the safety of the surrounding islands before the main island finally blows up. Players can either swim or use boats to travel but must avoid sea serpents, whales and sharks on their way to safety.

THIS IS AN EXPANSION PACK FOR STAR WARS X-WING 2ND EDITION: This is not a complete game experience. A copy of the Star Wars X-Wing 2nd Edition Core Set is required to play.

ENTER THE NEXT ERA OF INTERSTELLAR COMBAT: Assemble a squadron of iconic starfighters from across the Star Wars saga and engage in fast-paced, high-stakes space combat. Intuitive mechanics create the tense atmosphere of a firefight while beautifully pre-painted miniatures draw you deeper into the action. Man your ships and enter the fray!

LANDO'S MILLENIUM FALCON: Long before Han Solo owned the Millennium Falcon and made his own brand of special modifications to the ship, it belonged to infamous gambler and smuggler Lando Calrissian. With this expansion, you can relive these exploits while adding this iconic ship to your Scum and Villainy squadron.

Resident Evil 2: The Board Game Is A Co-Operative Survival Horror Game For 1-4 Players Set In The Resident Evil Universe

Players Choose From A Number Of Familiar Characters Before Venturing Into The Zombie-Infested Streets And Buildings Of Raccoon City In A Desperate Fight To Escape The Nightmare

World-Class Miniatures And Innovative New Mechanics Help Deliver An Experience That Captures The Essence Of The Much-Loved Original Video Games While Offering New Twists And Turns

HORROR GAME: This fully cooperative board game of horror and mystery takes place in the same universe as Arkham Horror 3rd Edition, Arkham KCG, Eldritch Horror and Elder Sign. Explore the veiled and misty streets of Innsmouth and stumble through the haunted corridors of Arkham’s cursed mansions as you search for answers and respite.

MYSTERY GAME: Players take the part of investigators, entering the darkened rooms of haunted Akrham mansions and other sinister locales to discover strange secrets, solve cunning puzzles and battle otherworldly dangers. Open the door and step inside - it will take more than just survival to conquer the evils terrorizing this town.

COOPERATIVE GAME WITH HIGH VARIABILITY: Game features four campaigns of varying length and difficulty.The dynamics of this game make it an excellent choice for game night with friends and family, especially if they're fans of horror!

2010 Mensa Favorite Brainy Games Winner

Join a team of fearless adventurers on a do-or-die mission to capture four sacred treasures from the ruins of this perilous paradise

2 to 4 players

CATCH THE CHAMELEON: A sneaky family board game of social deduction where players must race to catch the chameleon before It's too late

ONE SECRET WORD: In this board game everyone knows the secret word—except for the player with the chameleon card

DON'T GET CAUGHT: Use hidden codes, carefully chosen words, and a bit of finger-pointing to track down the guilty player... Before they blend in and escape!

Play an investing-based board game and teach yourself and the family successful money habits to build a legacy for generations

Game allows you to bond as a family over a fun, entertaining game that is perfect for a family game night

Made to help you learn stock investing, real estate investing, and business building together

THE WORLD’S NUMBER 1 MURDER MYSTERY COMPANY – Hunt A Killer has shipped over 2 million boxes to murder mystery fans all over the world. They’ve taken all of their expertise and created an immersive investigation that can be played in 1 sitting.

An authentic and immersive investigation. You’ll feel like you are solving a real-life murder mystery

Decode ciphers, piece together clues, consider all the evidence and solve the crime. It’s like an escape room delivered right to your door.

A NEW ADVENTURE EVERY TIME KIDS PLAY: Feed the ants, escape the praying mantis, and deliver Ladybug safely home in this colorful board game invented by a first grader. It's fun for the whole family!

BOARD GAMES FOR EVERYONE: Our games for kids are designed to be inclusive and fun for all ages so the entire family can play together. This is a great first game for toddlers ages 3 and up.

LEARNING MATH & READING DURING PLAY: The Zobmondo!! Ladybug Game introduces your child to basic math concepts as they learn addition and subtraction. They will even learn some cool stuff about bugs!

BE A COLD CASE DETECTIVE - Unsolved Case Files puts you in the shoes of a cold case detective tasked with solving a murder that happened decades ago with only the original investigator's case file. Think you can find out who really killed Jamie Banks on November 20, 1992? Unsolved Case Files will let you find out once and for all whether you’re as good as the detectives on TV.

SOLVE 3 MYSTERIES TO CRACK THE CASE - In order to solve this cold case murder mystery game you’ll need to find 3 separate clues that crack open the case. First prove why Jamie wasn't alone when she fell. Then disprove a key suspect's alibi and finally identify the clue that will put the real killer behind bars for the murder. With 3 different mysteries to solve in order to play the game, this case will challenge your investigative abilities.

OVER 50 INVESTIGATION DOCUMENTS AND PHOTOS - This unsolved case file game includes over 50 evidence photos and documents for you to investigate including newspaper articles, crime scene photographs, evidence report, coroners report, class photo, school newspaper, suspect interrogations, witness statements, character photographs and much more. Everything about this mystery game is fiction, but will feel just like you are a real cold-case detective.

THE VOLCANO IS RUMBLING: Your dinosaur friends are lost in the ferns and a volcano is about to blow. Can you help them escape to safety on dinosaur island? Memory, logic and luck will be your guide!

LEARNING AND GROWING: Kids work together, use their memory and incorporate simple strategy to rescue the dinos. Help each other remember what tokens are flipped over and save the dinos so everyone wins.

EDUCATIONAL GAME: Cooperative games cultivate emotional development, shared decision making, positive self-esteem, creative problem solving and develop a sense of community in a non-stressful play environment.

BE A COLD CASE DETECTIVE - Unsolved Case Files puts you in the shoes of a cold case detective tasked with solving a murder that happened decades ago with only the original investigator's case file. Think you can find out who really killed Buddy Edmunds on November 26, 1947? Unsolved Case Files will let you find out once and for all whether you’re as good as the detectives on TV.

SOLVE 3 MYSTERIES TO CRACK THE CASE - In order to solve this cold case murder mystery game you’ll need to find 3 separate clues that crack open the case. First reopen the case by proving Veronica didn't die the way investigators claimed. Then find the victim's body and finally identify the killer and close this case for good. With 3 different mysteries to solve in order to play the game, this case will challenge your investigative abilities.

OVER 50 INVESTIGATION DOCUMENTS AND PHOTOS - This unsolved case file game includes over 50 evidence photos and documents for you to investigate including newspaper articles, crime scene photographs, police reports, town map, secret letters, legal documents, suspect interrogations, witness statements, character photographs and much more. Everything about this mystery game is fiction, but will feel just like you are a real cold-case detective.

Play as Luke, Leia, Han, Chewbacca, R2-D2, or C-3PO

Save the Galaxy from destruction by the Empire

Figure out Darth Vader's next target

Forty new challenges and a fun escape vehicle

Four levels of play

New escape car

AN INVITATION FOR FAMILIES who want to leave a legacy of memories with their tribe. We're here to help you obliterate boredom, break out of ruts, discover new favorite traditions, and create those moments that you'll tell stories about for years.

50 EXCITING FAMILY ADVENTURES: With challenges ranging from baking an apple pie blindfolded to painting on a unique canvas, boring family board games are a thing of the past. Until you scratch it off, your adventure is a mystery!

NO TAKE BACKS: Once you've scratched off the challenge, you HAVE to do it. Each challenge has a time and budget guide to help you decide.

This bundle includs Thames & Kosmos Exit Games: Haunted Roller Coaster and House of Riddles (2 items)

Escape Room Games for the home

Card based; no apps required

Solve all new riddles in this exciting sequel to EXIT: The Abandoned Cabin, the very first game in the EXIT: The Game series of escape room games for the home!

Sinister riddle master Dr. Arthur Funbeq has escaped from prison and the police have brought you back to the abandoned cabin to try to beat the doctor at his own game once again!

Helpful clue cards ensure you never get stuck on a riddle.

Travel-Friendly Educational Toys: Atlantis Escape features 60 challenges to escape the sinking city. The gameboard and 3D pieces are intricate but thanks to its compact size and portable travel case, you can put this puzzle at the top of your travel games list.

Brain Games Build Skills: Your child can build their concentration skills, problem-solving abilities, spatial insight, logic, and planning while playing with SmartGames’ board games for families. It’s so fun to play, you’ll forget you’re building STEM skills!

Set Includes: 1 compact game board with transparent lid, 6 3D Staircases, and booklet with 60 challenges and solutions. Don’t forget to download our free app with features that enhance the experience of physical SmartGames.

FAMILY SPY ADVENTURE GAME | Assume your secret Identity and use your wit to unmask and eliminate the enemy spies. 2-6 Players | 30 to 45 Minute Play Time | Ages 8 to Adult | National Award Winner

EXCITING FAMILY BOARD GAME | Captures the imagination of kids teens and adults. Appropriate for all ages. Family and Friends will become immersed in an evening of espionage and intrigue playing spy and counter spy in a dark alley. Spy Alley

SPY AGAIN AND AGAIN | No two games are ever the same. Great spies learn from every mission. Your friends and family will be just like spies in training learning new strategies and changing their play

Escape from 70 seriously bad scenarios cards…

...With the help of 200 seriously useless object cards

Great adult party game, ideal for all occasions except funerals

Escape rooms for the home

Card based; no apps required

Perfect for game nights and parties

BRISTOL 1350: The dreaded Black Death has descended upon Bristol and you need to escape! To win, be on the first cart out of town while avoiding players who are secretly infected with the plague.

SOLO & PARTY GAME MODES: Bristol 1350 is a light strategy and social deduction game for 1-9 players ages 13 years and older. Learn in 10 minutes and play in 20-40 minutes. Includes solo play mode.

CONTENTS: 1 magnetic book box, 9 character cards, 27 remedy cards, 28 symptom cards, 3 miniature carts, 1 linen pouch, 1 rulebook, 9 wood pawns, 1 rubber playing map, 6 custom apple/rat dice.

INVESTIGATE A MURDER IN NAPA VALLEY - Solve a murder mystery with friends. Open the Underwood Cellars Case File to start the crime scene investigation. It has been 20 years since famed Napa winemaker Cary Underwood disappeared. After the Napa earthquake, Underwood’s murder was uncovered. The hunt is on to find a killer and it’s up to you to solve this wine country murder. This Case File includes all the evidence you need to solve the murder. Review every clue and piece of evidence in this unsolved mystery case file.

IMMERSIVE STORY AND REALISTIC EVIDENCE - This Case File includes crime scene photos, suspect interviews, newspaper clippings, and much more to help you determine who committed murder. All the evidence has been curated to present the most realistic experience possible (no fake handwriting). This murder mystery game in a box is the perfect gift for friends and family who love mystery board games and is perfect for family game night, an evening with friends or for date night for couples who love cold case murder mysteries. Get your Sherlock on to solve this murder mystery.

AMERICA’S FAVORITE MURDER MYSTERY PARTY GAME BRAND - If you are a crime junkie who loves cold-case stories and escape room games, then you’ll love Murder Mystery Party products. University Games first began selling Murder Mystery Party games back in 1985. Today, adults become the detective and dive into realistic case evidence. Like our original Murder Mystery Party games, our Case Files are the perfect game to play in an evening with a dinner party. This mystery in a box is the perfect addition to your game room activities and also makes a great Halloween game.

Quickly learned, exciting family game

Playing time: 10 minutes

Number of players: 2 - 6

Atlantis Rising is a strategic, fully cooperative worker placement game.

In this challenging mission of escape and survival, 1-7 players take on the role of the leaders of Atlantis and their followers, councilors tasked with building the components of a cosmic gate that can lead their people to safety.

2nd Edition

Relive the 1982 Classic horror movie the thing with this Social deduction-hidden identity tabletop board game

To win the game, players must complete missions, locate and identify the imitations, and escape the Outpost

Player ability to uncover the truth is critical to discover the imitations and win the game

Escape Room game for the home

1 to 6 players; 1 to 2 hour playing time

Includes materials for single use

Thrilling Puzzle Game: In 1994, Four Teenagers Find A Mysterious Game At A Yard Sale. As They Play It, They Discover It Is Strangely Connected To Their Lives. What Will They Risk To Unravel The Secrets Of The Initiative

Unlock The Mystery: Before Each Game, Read A Page Of The Comic To Set The Stage. After Each Game, Discover Secrets And Crack Codes To Uncover The Purpose Of The Initiative

Cooperative Game: Use Teamwork, Strategy, And Puzzle Solving To Complete Increasingly Challenging Missions

Make the best of your food, your ammunition, and your health in The Lost Expedition as you plunge deep into the jungle

Play solo or cooperatively to survive the expedition, or play in teams to see which group can escape the jungle first

1 to 5 Players